Work Based Learning - Re:So Store Associate

Re:So is a student supplied and student managed retail space in the centre of the city and was created in 2012 and is a part of Southampton Solent University.

We are currently looking for Work Based Learning Store Associates. Store Associates are responsible for the day to running of the store as well as some work at the pop up shop at the Showcase Gallery (James Matthews Building). Opportunities can include setting up and working at events and is an opportunity to develop retail sales skills, commercial ideas, visual merchandising, buying, and organisational skills as part of a team.

Taking responsibility for daily health and safety checks instore and in the upstairs teaching space

Working with the Re:So Manager and Senior Lecturer to organise and work at events

Working 50% of weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday)

Skills:

Adaptable to different tasks and willing to learn Highly organised and reliable individual

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Interest in developing commercial awareness within a retail environment

Good communicator

General Re:So Team Member Responsibilities:

When working as a general Re:So team member the customers are the priority. It is crucial that all customers are greeted when they walk into the store, and assist them with their shopping experience, informing them about the unique nature of Re:So. Due to Re:So’s active nature with the university and the city of Southampton you may also be required to attend or assist with any events Re:So is involved in. Previously this has included Common People Festival, Dr Martens collaboration event and launch parties for students and new suppliers. Ideas and input are welcome from all team members and make for part of the learning experience in the store.

If you are looking to plan in your 2018-19 Work Based Learning placement, or simply want to gain some experience in a unique retail environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply through the Campus Jobs link.

Interview dates will be arranged periodically, allowing you to plan your placement into your academic year. Placements will start from May 2018.

This is an unpaid Work Based Learning opportunity. Shifts are 4.25 hours long (or all day working) and we work on an availability basis. It is compulsory to work 50% of the weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) whilst you are a Re:So team member. Placements will be available across the year (including summer and Christmas holidays). Re:So are looking to start booking students into placements from May 2018.

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: Unpaid Work Based Learning opportunity

Posted: 09/04/2018

Closes: 19/04/2018

Contract Type: Temporary, Jobs on campus

Hours: Part Time

About Campus Jobs

Campus Jobs is the University’s student recruitment service for opportunities on campus. There are a great variety of jobs, from administration to manual work, in the library, helping at events, in finance, marketing and media resources.

Please note, if you are a holder of a Tier 4 visa you will have certain conditions and working restrictions attached to your visa. Generally, students studying towards a degree level qualification (NQF6) or above are restricted to a maximum of 20 hours work per week during term time, which is reduced to 10 hours per week for students studying below degree level. Please check your visa for more details. It is a criminal offence to breach the conditions of your visa, and anyone found doing so by UK Visas and Immigration is likely to have their permission to stay in the UK cancelled.

If you are already working elsewhere at the time of starting a Campus Job, please notify your line manager and emailcampus.jobs@solent.ac.ukimmediately.

For more information about working on campus please look on the Solent Portal.